GM Daewoo workers' struggle settles3 February, 2011GM Daewoo signs agreement reinstating 15 members of the precarious workers chapter of the Korean Metal Workers' Union (KMWU). The struggle for direct employment and the regularization of in-house subcontracted workers will continue, but this agreement represents an important victory for the workers.
High Court investigates deaths of shipbreaking workers in Bangladesh10 February, 2011High Court questions employer and government authorities following the massive explosion at the Bangladesh Shipbreaking yard on January 18, that killed four people and injured many more.
WSF: Another world is possible9 February, 2011Over 70,000 people are participating in this years' World Social Forum, taking place in Dakar, Senegal from February 6 to 11, where a debate on what kind of economic system is better to serve society globally is taking place.
MEXICO: Days of Action, 14-19 February 201111 February, 2011The continued violations of the right to freedom of association by the Mexican government must stop. The IMF, ICEM, ITF and UNI are calling on affiliates to take action from 14 to 19 February, 2011.
IMF affiliates in India demonstrate in solidarity with Mexican workers18 February, 2011IMF affiliates with other unions and GUFs representatives in India held demonstrations in solidarity with Mexican workers in New Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkota. A trade union delegation met the Mexican Ambassador at New Delhi
IG Metall achieves a wage increase at Volkswagen14 February, 2011IMF German affiliate IG Metall reaches an agreement on a wage increase for Volkswagen workers, bolstering their participation in the fair share of profit.
Labour violations in Mexico on the European Parliament agenda4 March, 2011EMF and IMF representatives meet with Cortes Lastra, Member of European Parliament and chair of the Delegation to the EU-Mexico Joint Parliamentary Committee, seeking support for improved labour rights in Mexico.
USW Union at Honeywell Reaches Tentative Labour Agreement25 July, 2011The 55-week lockout by US manufacturing and technology company Honeywell Inc. on 228 unionized workers appears to be over. The United Steelworkers (USW) Local 7-669 in Metropolis, Illinois, and the US company came to tentative terms for a new three year contract on July 20, which likely sets in motion a return to work for USW members beginning on August 15 if union members ratify the tentative accord next week.
19 dead after violent disruption of civil protests in Malawi26 July, 2011The International Metalworkers Federation condemns the violence that the Malawi government unleashed during civil society demonstrations, which has left 19 people dead and scores more injured.
Workers' rights violations intensify in Mexico8 August, 2011In an attempt to criminalize legitimate trade union work the Felipe Calderon Government started new aggressions against independent trade unions and labour rights protection organizations in Mexico.
